Easy Shortbread Cookies - (Gluten Free)

I am a maniac when it comes to my daily consumption of tea and coffee. That being said, having the perfect biscuit of which to dip into said cup of tea or coffee is crucial. Shortbread is a personal favourite of mine, but it can be a bit of pain to find gluten-free versions.

After purchasing many boxes of Walkers Shortbread Gluten-Free Shortbread Rounds, I finally said “enough!”, and went about making my own version. This shortbread cookie has a good texture, and withstands multiple dunks into your drink. If you’re celiac or gluten-intolerant, this recipe is a must. It’s good enough to fool gluten eaters!

Enjoy 😋

The Recipe

Time allotment

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes

Cooking time: 15-16 minutes

Total Time: 30-36 minutes

Yield: 25-26 shortbread cookies

Cooking Utensils

Two bowls
Spatula
Whisk - OR - Handheld Mixer (to beat eggs)
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

2 cups (244g) flour
- If using gluten free flour without xanthan gum, add 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
- I used Gluten Free Robin Hood All Purpose Flour Blend
1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar
1 cup (227g) salted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder

Instructions

In a bowl, add 1 cup (227g) salted butter, 1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract
With a whisk or a handheld mixer, mix all of the ingredients together until well blended
In a separate bowl, add 2 cups (244g) flour, 1/2 tsp xanthan gum, 1/2 tsp baking powder
Mix all of the dry ingredients together
Slowly pour 1/4 portions of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until fully combined
Gently stir all of the ingredients together until just blended
Line a baking pan with either parchment paper - OR - cooking spray

Easy Version

Place dollar-sized balls of dough on the baking pan
With a spatula, flatten the balls of dough to 1/4 inch thick portions
Bake the biscuits in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-16 minutes
Allow the biscuits to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before digging in
Enjoy!

Harder Version

Put the batter aside for 15-30 minutes
Dust some flour on a dry surface
Put a portion of the dough on the dry surface, and with a rolling pin, roll the dough until it’s 1/4 inch thick
With a cookie cutter of your choice, cut out portions of the dough
Put your cut portions of dough on a baking pan
Bake the biscuits in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-16 minutes
Allow the biscuits to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before digging in
Enjoy!